BIOLOGY---THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM---DECEMBER 5, 2024

Front

Does digestion begin when you begin to chew the food?

Back

Yes, digestion begins in the mouth as you chew food.

Front

One function of the liver is to secrete bile into the gall bladder. True or False?

Back

True

Front

Where does most absorption of nutrients take place?

Back

Most absorption of nutrients takes place in the small intestine.

Front

What type of digestion occurs when enzymes in saliva break down food?

Back

Chemical digestion.

Front

What stores bile?

Back

The gall bladder stores bile.

Front

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

Back

The primary function of the digestive system is to break down food into nutrients that the body can use.

Front

What is mechanical digestion?

Back

Mechanical digestion is the physical process of breaking down food into smaller pieces, such as chewing.

Front

What is the role of the small intestine in digestion?

Back

The small intestine is responsible for the majority of nutrient absorption.

Front

What is the function of bile?

Back

Bile helps in the digestion and absorption of fats.

Front

What organ produces enzymes that aid in digestion?

Back

The pancreas produces enzymes that aid in digestion.